Greetings,
We are writing to provide you with information about the new
Presidential Proclamation that suspends entry of certain students and researchers from the People’s Republic of China into the U.S. Please know that OISS is monitoring the developing situation very closely and will continue to send updates as more information and details are announced. If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at any time. We are here to assist you and we can be reached by phone at (302) 831-2115 or by email at
oiss@udel.edu.
The
Presidential Proclamation goes into effect June 1, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. EDT and remains in effect until terminated by the President of the United States.
Who is Affected?
The proclamation will suspend and limit the entry of Chinese nationals on an F-1 or J-1 visa at the graduate or post-doctoral level who:
- Are outside of the United States on the effective date of this proclamation;
- Currently or previously receives(ed) funding from or is (was) employed by, studies(ed) at, or conducts(ed) research at or on behalf of an entity in the PRC that implements or supports the PRC’s "military-civil fusion strategy.”
Who is Not Affected?
The proclamation provides exemptions for certain categories, including, but not limited to:
- Undergraduate students
- Lawful U.S. permanent residents
- Spouses of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
- Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses or children
How Will Students and Scholars in the U.S. be Affected?
Currently, the order only covers individuals applying for entry into the U.S. The U.S. Secretary of State must consider whether to revoke the existing F or J visas of Chinese nationals in the U.S. who meet criteria 2 above. If your visa is revoked, it does not impact your current status within the U.S., but you would not be able to return to the U.S. after international travel.
Additional Resources:
The Office for International Students and Scholars continues to monitor the situation and will communicate with you as soon as updates are available. We encourage you to contact our office if you have any questions about the impact of this proclamation on your immigration status in the U.S.
